Beth Smith | Watercolor Artist

Artist’s Statement

​Since I was little I loved to draw and color. That love has blossomed over many years into my love of watercolor. I started taking watercolor class in Westford with Nancy Russo who introduced me to this wonderful medium. I moved on to studying with Andrew Kusmin at the Parish Center for the Arts. Andrew taught me about composition, value and the importance of light. He also brought me in to co-chair to the Westford Regional Art Event; later on becoming one of the co-founders of the Galley at the PCA.

My paintings are inspired by light, shadows and shapes. I believe light and shadows transform ordinary scenes and objects into special images. I’ve always been drawn to nature and the feelings that it brings out. I enjoy the play of nature against architectural elements; the shape of boats against the fluidity of water, the lines of houses, barns and buildings against the soft edger of the sky and trees. For me, it’s not about what I see, it’s about how my subject makes me feel.

Watercolor is exciting because of the different techniques that can be used to create loose to realistic paintings. My subjects usually dictate which approach I use as I find it fun to explore these techniques. My art is a process that is always changing and growing.